Adult's Social Work Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team

Reed; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stockport is seeking an experienced Adult’s Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team. You will manage a complex caseload, prepare statements for court, and undertake safeguarding investigations. Applicants must be qualified and registered with Social Work England, with at least three years of experience. This opportunity offers a pay rate of £43 per hour and several benefits including dedicated recruitment support and aftercare services.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Healthcare, pension, holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a complex caseload with appropriate support.
• Prepare statements and representations for Court hearings.
• Identify and assess risk and need in complex situations.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Complex decision making

Safeguarding investigations

Assessment and care planning

Education

Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Client, Stockport Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team.

Fantastic payrate of £43 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
• You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
• You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
• You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
• You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
• You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!